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Sighnaghi, Georgia

Kakheti · Georgia

Sighnaghi is a small town in Kakheti, Georgia with a population of 1,407. Elevation: 2,146 ft (654 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

1,407 Population 2/sq mi density
2,146 ft Elevation 654 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tbilisi Timezone

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About Sighnaghi

Sighnaghi

Signagi or Sighnaghi is a town in Georgia's easternmost region of Kakheti and the administrative center of the Signagi Municipality. Although it is one of Georgia's smallest towns, Signagi serves as a popular tourist destination due to its location at the heart of Georgia's wine-growing regions, as well as its picturesque landscapes, pastel houses and narrow, cobblestone streets. Located on a steep hill, Signagi overlooks the vast Alazani Valley, with the Caucasus Mountains visible at a distance.

People

Population1,407
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Population1,407
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Coordinates41.6192°, 45.9223°
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceKakheti
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)

About Sighnaghi

Sighnaghi is a small town in Georgia (Kakheti) with a population of 1,407. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet (654 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tbilisi.

Sighnaghi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Georgia avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Area911.0 sq mi (2,359.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates41.6192°N, 45.9223°W
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below Georgia avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 127 km
May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 73 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 46 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 67 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 73 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 59 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 55 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 106 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 133 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 75 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 62 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 49 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 69 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 141 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 57 km
May 4, 1993 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia M4.8 125 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 148 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia M4.8 122 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 82 km
Jul 28, 2021 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 168 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 168 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 178 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 185 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in

Sighnaghi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Sighnaghi

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zemo Bodbe Public School
Nukriani Public School
Vakiri Public School
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Museums in Sighnaghi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dedoplistskaro Local Museum
ioseb noneshvili museum
ivane beritashvili museum
Khornabuji Peoples Friendship Museum
Nato Vachnadze house -museum
Numisi Wine museum
Pirosmani Museum
Sighnaghi museum
გრიგოლ ფერაძის სახლ-მუზეუმი
დიდების მემორიალური მუზეუმი

Libraries in Sighnaghi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ვაქირის სასოფლო ბიბლიოთეკა0.0

Farmers Markets in Sighnaghi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar
Bodbiskhevi Bazar
ბაზარი

Hotels in Sighnaghi

25 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best House Guesthouse
Brigitte
Dzveli Ubani
Galavnis Kari
Guest House Central
Guest House Marani
Guest house Shota
Herio Hotel
Hotel "Solomoni 1805"
Hotel Brigitte
Hotel Kabadoni
Hotel Memphis Palace
Kanudosi Guest House
Kavkasiuri Sakhli
Khalchebi Hotel
Lelis Guest House
Lost Ridge Inn
Nana's guest house
Old Signagi
Pirosmani
Sarajishvili 3
Sighagi Inn
Sighnaghi
Traveler
Veranda

Restaurants in Sighnaghi

33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMO
Avantaje
Balcony Sighnagi
Burji
Carpets
Castle fortress
Dergi
Gadasakhedi
Golden Lion
Gviniasahvili's yard
Host of Signagi
Kavkasiuri Sakhli
Kerovani Winery
Koloriti
Lali
Love City Restaurant
Nikala
Okro Restaurant and Wine (natural)
Pancho Villa
Piligrimi
Restaurant "Solomoni"
Restaurant Mama-Papuri
Sarajishvili 3
Shio's Restaurant
Sighnaghi Estate
signagis maspindzeli
Terrace Aura
Terrace Panorama
The Terrace Signagi
Traveler
Vakirelebi - Вакирелеби - ვაქირელები
Vakirelebi - Вакирелеби - ვაქირელები
Wine House

Cafes in Sighnaghi

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Art-cafe Qedeli
Cafe Kanudosi
ChikChiki
Nino's Tea + History
Ninos Cafe

Monuments in Sighnaghi

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vano Sarajishvili, The founder of Georgian opera

Dentists in Sighnaghi

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #1182751348

Veterinaries in Sighnaghi

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #1182747875

Bus Stations in Sighnaghi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sighnaghi

Gas Stations in Sighnaghi

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ekopetrol
GE #1182746776
GE #1182755417
Rompetrol
V.I.P. Oil
Wigo
Wissol

Banks in Sighnaghi

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Liberty
TBC Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Sighnaghi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sighnaghi

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bolshiye Shiraki Air BaseMedium Airport
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Zaqatala International AirportZTUMedium Airport
Akstafa AirportSmall Airport
Balakan AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport
Lagodekhi AirfieldSmall Airport
Telavi Kurdgelauri AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sighnaghi

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bodbiskhevi Church of Ascension
Church St. Father Davit Garejeli
Peristsvaleba
Saint George Church
St. George Church
St. Stephen
St. Tamar
Svetitskhoveli
Temple of Saint Nino
ბოდბის (ზემო ბოდბის) “წმ. მარიამის” ეკლესია ( დედა ღვთისმშობელი)
ბოდბის (ზემო ბოდბის) ღვთისმშობლის შობის ეკლესია (ზედა ღვთისმშობელი)
ბოდბისხევის ”კვირიკეწმინდის” ეკლესია
ბოდბისხევის ფერისცვალების ეკლესია
ვაქირის ეკლესია "ნათლისმცემელი"
ზემო ბოდბის სვეტიცხოველი
ზემო მაღაროს "სამსაყდრის"ეკლესია (მთავარანგელოზი)
ზემო მაჩხაანის მთავარანგელოზთა ეკლესია
მაღაროს "ზღუდერის"წმ.გიორგის ეკლესია
ნუკრიანის ღვთისმშობლის შობის ტაძარი
ნუკრიანის წმ.გიორგის სახელობის ეკლესია
წმ.გიორგის ეკლესია
წმ.ზაბილონისა და სუსანას ეკლესია
ჭოტორის ქაშუეთის ეკლესია

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation
836 m (2,743 ft)
Founded
1762
Postal Code
4200
Website
signagi.gov.ge/

🇬🇪 About Georgia

Capital Tbilisi
Population 3,704,500
Area 69,700 km²
GDP (USD) $30,777,833,601
GDP per capita $8,284
HDI 0.814
Life expectancy 74.5 years
Internet users 81.9%
Urban population 60.8%
Currency GEL (Lari)
Languages Georgian
Calling code +995
TLD .ge
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Georgia

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day ახალი წელი
Jan 2 New Year's Day ახალი წელი
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) ქრისტეშობა
Jan 19 Epiphany (Orthodox) ნათლისღება
Mar 3 Mother's Day დედის დღე
Mar 8 International Women's Day ქალთა საერთაშორისო დღე
Apr 9 National Unity Day ეროვნული ერთიანობის დღე
Apr 10 Good Friday ძველი პარასკევი
Apr 11 Holy Saturday დიდი შაბათი
Apr 12 Easter Sunday აღდგომის კვირა
Apr 13 Easter Monday აღდგომის ორშაბათი
May 9 Day of Victory over Fascism ფაშიზმზე გამარჯვების დღე
May 12 Saint Andrew the First-Called Day წმინდა მოციქულის ანდრია პირველწოდებულის საქართველოში შემოსვლის დღე
May 26 Independence Day დამოუკიდებლობის დღე
Aug 28 Saint Mary's Day მარიამობა
Oct 14 Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedra სვეტიცხოვლობა
Nov 23 Saint George's Day გიორგობა

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sighnaghi

What is the population of Sighnaghi?

Sighnaghi has a population of 1,407 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 911.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sighnaghi?

Sighnaghi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

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